The day in photos: Friday - Islamabad, Pakistan

Emilio Morenatti / Associated Press

A Pakistani anti-riot police officer in Islamabad protects himself behind a shield as clashes continued for a third day with supporters of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. They are protesting a court order barring him from elected office.

A Pakistani anti-riot police officer in Islamabad protects himself behind a shield as clashes continued for a third day with supporters of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. They are protesting a court order barring him from elected office. (Emilio Morenatti / Associated Press)

A Pakistani anti-riot police officer in Islamabad protects himself behind a shield as clashes continued for a third day with supporters of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. They are protesting a court order barring him from elected office.